Intern

Facility

Panther Ridge Conservation Center

Closing Date

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Description

Panther Ridge Conservation Center houses 8 different species of exotic felines

including cheetah, puma, clouded leopard, ocelot, black leopard, serval, caracal

and jaguar.

We are located near West Palm Beach, Fl, and are convenient to shopping and

beaches.

As an intern, your responsibilities will include –

* Animal care

* Diet preparation

* Cleaning of enclosures

* Providing enrichment

* Public interactions and tours

* Assisting with veterinary care, if necessary

* Following safety protocols

Education and Pre-requisites

We prefer canidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal behavior or biology, who are looking to gain experience with exotic felids and endangered species.
Preference may be given to candidates who have completed previous internships.
Requirements –
* Ability to lift and carry 40-60 pound boxes
* Must work Holidays
* Ability to stand/walk 6-8 hours a day
* Must be self motivated
* Must be a team player
* Ability to work in the Florida heat in the summer
* Must have their own reliable car
This is a six days a week position – 40-50 hours . Start and end dates of the internship are flexible.

Compensation and benefits

$50 per week stipend and shared housing is provided

Application instructions

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to pantheridge@aol.com
Applications will be reviewed on a first com basis
Applicants may start as early as January 2015, mid spring or summer